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Actor Bikramjeet Kanwarpal passes away

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On Friday, actor Bikramjeet Kanwarpal who has appeared in several films, OTT and TV shows, breathed his last after suffering from COVID-19 complications at the age of 52.

This Week's Top Pictures of Punjabi Stars

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From Sargun Mehta to Jaani, Neeru Bajwa, here are the top pictures of the Punjabi stars from the week

Filmmaker Onir reveals his birthday wish

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Filmmaker Onir celebrates his birthday today, but keeping in mind the current covid-crisis in the state, he says, "It has been difficult to feel good with all that is happening around us."

Kangana to make digital debut as producer

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Actress Kangana Ranaut is all set to make her digital debut as producer with the upcoming film "Tiku Weds Sheru", a love story and a satire. Kangana dives into web space with her production house Manikarnika Films, and launches its logo on Saturday.

Sarah: I really look up to Sushmita Sen

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In an exclusive interview with ETimes, Sarah Jane Dias opened up about films closest to her heart, her style and fitness mantras, her journey in Bollywood so far, and more.

Kangana pens a birthday letter for father

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Kangana Ranaut is an avid social media user who shares several life updates with fans from time to time. Talking about it, today the actor’s father turned a year older. To this, she marked the special day with a heartfelt letter written to her father and added a monochrome throwback picture of him from his early years.

Anushka-Virat's adorable pics with Vamika

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Hansika Motwani's style statement

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Breathtakingly pictures of Nandita Swetha

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Actress Nandita Swetha is an active social media user. She keeps her fans entertained by sharing several stunning pictures and videos of her on her social media handle. Swetha is not only known for her performances but also her sartorial choices. The gorgeous actress always makes sure to give us major style goals. She turned a year older today. On her 35th birthday, let's have a look at ten of her breathtakingly beautiful pictures.

Shakti Kapoor: Rishi always stood by me

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Shakti Kapoor, who has worked with the actor and was one of his very good friends from the industry, exclusively spoke to ETimes to share some of his priceless memories with the late actor, and some heartwarming anecdotes, and more.

Farah: Rishi Kapoor was my childhood crush

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Choreographer-turned-filmmaker Farah Khan recalls working with her childhood crush Rishi Kapoor. Excerpts:

Glimpses of Rishi Kapoor by Neetu Kapoor

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Today marks the death anniversary of actor Rishi Kapoor, who breathed his last in 2020, after a long battle with cancer. From making a debut with Raj Kapoor’s ‘Mera Naam Joker’ to bagging the title of the Most Romantic Hero during the early years of his career, fans and celebs continue to remember him for his contribution to Bollywood. But behind the scenes, Rishi was a family man, glimpses of which can be seen on actress-wife Neetu's Instagram account. Here’s a recap of some of those loving memories...

Celebrity-inspired crop tops

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Celebrity-inspired crop tops you should add to your summer wardrobe

Aaliyah pays tribute to grandmother

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Anurag Kashyap’s daughter Aaliyah Kashyap, who is quite active on social media, has shared throwback pictures of her grandmother, Krishna Bajaj, who passed away on Thursday morning. She was Anurag’s first wife Aarti Bajaj’s mother.

Prem Chopra remembers his actor-friend Rishi

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I was no doubt a close relative but we were more of friends. There's no second opinion about the fact that he was a great actor. His transition from romantic roles to central character roles was amazing and showed his versatility. He was an actor who was in demand in those days--every producer wanted him in every film. Unfortunately, he fell victim to cancer otherwise he was a jolly good fellow, a very hard-working and honest actor. His work was above everything else.

Bebo shares a throwback pic of Rishi

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Bollywood lost one of the most legendary actors, Rishi Kapoor on April 30, 2020 after battling leukemia. Today, on his first death anniversary, his fans and family members have taken to social media to remember the evergreen actor. Kareena Kapoor Khan also took to Instagram and shared a sweet picture of the late actor.

Rishi wanted to shoot in Santiniketan

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On the iconic Bollywood actor’s first death anniversary, as social media is flooded with emotional notes, remembering the artist and the way he chose to lead his life, celebs who had seen him from close quarters are also paying their tributes.

Luv Sinha on working with Rishi Kapoor

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In an exclusive interview with ETimes, Luv Sinha opened up about working with the late legendary actor Rishi Kapoor, the failure of the film and more.

Neetu pays a touching tribute to Rishi

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On Rishi Kapoor's death anniversary, his wife Neetu Kapoor took to her social media to pen a heartfelt note for the late actor. She shared an unseen photo of Rishi and penned an emotional note.

Dimpal Singh's interesting looks

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Apart from acting, Dimpal Singh is also known for her singing talent.

Riddhima remembers father Rishi Kapoor

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On Rishi Kapoor's first death anniversary, daughter Riddhima Kapoor Sahni took to social media to pay tribute to the Bollywood icon, in a moving post.

Remo on similarities between Ranbir-Rishi

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Both Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Kapoor have said that Rishi Kapoor was not a good dancer and that, in fact, the actor had two left feet. Choreographer-turned-filmmaker Remo D'Souza, who has choreographed Ranbir Kapoor, said that the late veteran actor made up for it with his enthusiasm. "He was very energetic although both he and Neetu said that he had two left feet--I feel he had the most powerful energy any dancer could have. That was the best part of him and it was that energy that created magic on screen. He has a super sense of rhythm and was very graceful and that made him look like a professional dancer,'' insists Remo.

Exclusive! Randhir Kapoor shifted to ICU

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ETimes exclusively reported yesterday that Randhir Kapoor and five of his staff members had tested positive for COVID-19. We now have another exclusive report that Randhir has been shifted to the ICU.

Simi on her Mera Naam Joker co-actor Rishi

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Chintu was very fond of my sister Amrita, and she and I literally prayed for his health at the gurudwara while he was in NY. Neetu knew about it and kept messaging me, writing, ‘Keep praying Simi’. I met him last at the Bachchans' 2019 Diwali party and he broke through the crowds to come and hug us. He looked so good; he was slim and glowing! We talked with great affection from both sides that night. That was our last meeting.

Pics: Bipasha & Karan's mushy moments

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Anniversary special! Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover's mushy moments

Fans remember Rishi on death anniversary

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One of the greatest talents of the Hindi film industry, actor Rishi Kapoor passed away on April 30th last year. His demise left a void in Bollywood which can never be filled. Today, fans took over social media to remember him on his first death anniversary.

Priyanka & Nick urge everyone to donate

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Priyanka Chopra took to Instagram to share a video with her husband Nick Jonas and urged everyone to do their bit in raising funds for the COVID crisis in India. In the video, the actress and the pop singer said that the funds raised will straightly be used to provide healthcare facilities.

Iulia on song 'Seeti Maar' from 'Radhe'

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'Seeti Maar' from Salman Khan's 'Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai' has been garnering appreciation from all corners since it was dropped on the internet.

Pap diary: Celebs get clicked in the city

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Amid Maharashtra lockdown-like restrictions, ETimes photographers tried to get a glimpse of the few Bollywood celebs who stepped out. From Jacqueline Fernandez getting clicked at her friend’s place, to Nushrratt Bharuchha visiting a pet clinic with her pet, check out a round-up of pics of those who were spotted out and about, in ETimes Paparazzi Diaries

Take cues from Lavanya to stay glam indoors

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Lavanya Tripathi often shared glam, professionally clicked pictures on social media – take a look at ten of them that show off her comfy sense of style.

Deepak Dobriyal fondly remembers Irrfan

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It has been a year since Bollywood lost one of its most iconic actors – Irrfan Khan. Remembering his co-star from ‘Hindi Medium’ and ‘Angrezi Medium’, Deepak Dobriyal tells ETimes, “I had known Irrfan bhai for over 17 years and it started with ‘Maqbool’ in which I played his right hand man—I loved being part of that film as it had all theatre actors and I got to learn from each one of them including Irrfan bhai. I remember one small gesture that has stayed with me—I fell ill on the set, Irrfan bhai organised an ambulance for my medical help—said I had to be treated first and he took care of everything.”

Irrfan's quotes on life we can relate to

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To mark one year of Irrfan Khan's passing, we take a look at some of his best movie quotes on life and everything else in between.

Rakhi asks Kangana Ranaut to help India

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The second wave of Covid-19 has badly affected the country. Social media is flooded with multiple requests and celebs are trying their best to help fans by amplifying the messages. Even the hospitals are not able to accommodate patients due to a lack of oxygen cylinders and vaccines. Amid this, actress Rakhi Sawant reached out to Kangana Ranaut and asked her to help the country in getting oxygen.

Nimrat: Irrfan perfected difficult scenes

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The actress, who made her film debut with Irrfan in The Lunchbox, fondly recalls working with him

Ritu Bhagwani's glamorous world

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Ritu Bhagwani's glamorous world

Best Movers and Shakers in Sandalwood

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International Dance Day - Best Movers and Shakers in Sandalwood

#AgainstAllOdds! Shikha on her journey

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In this week’s ‘Against All Odds’, ETimes got in touch with Shikha, where she opened up about her journey in show-biz, her struggles with body shaming, and how she manages to stay relevant in a place full of uncertainties. Read on

Anushka-Virat spend quality time off-field

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Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli often paint the town red with their adorable PDA. From enjoying vacays together to cheering for each other, their fans can't get enough of them. Recently, we stumbled upon an unseen photo of the lovebirds.

Pooja Batra loses her brother-in-law

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Pooja Batra penned a heartfelt tribute in memory of her husband Nawab Shah’s brother-in-law Asim Beigh. Expressing shock at his sudden and untimely demise, the actress wrote, “In complete shock after the passing of Nawab’s Brother in Law Asim Beigh (38yrs). Too young to go. God give strength to the family to bear his loss. May his soul Rest In Peace.” Nawab had expressed

Pranutan on visiting Mohnish's film sets

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Recalls the time she spent on the Hum Saath-Saath Hain shoot

Exclusive: 'Tiger 3' set lays deserted

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In a bid to curb the spread of the coronavirus, the Maharashtra government announced that films, TV serials and advertisement shoots will be halted in the state. In a bid to ''Break The Chain'', Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray announced a set of rules and guidelines that to be implemented throughout the state until 7 AM on May 1.

Here's how Bollywood dance has evolved

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Today, on International Dance Day, ETimes explores how Bollywood dancing has evolved over the years.

Sutapa's heart-wrenching note for Irrfan

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Irrfan Khan’s wife Sutapa penned a heart-wrenching note, remembering the late actor and his last moments in the hospital on April 29, 2020. Expressing that she wanted him to go with fond memories, Sutapa wrote, “Last year tonight me and my friends sang songs for you, all your favorite songs. The nurses were looking at us strangely as they were used to religious chants in critical times but I had overdone that for you Irrfan, morning evening and night for two years and since they told me it was time I wanted you to go with memories you loved…so we sang songs….next day you left for the next station I hope you knew where to get down without me. The clock had stopped at 11.11 on 29th April for me.”

Priyanka Chopra: We need to beat this virus

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Priyanka Chopra, in a bid to do her bit for the COVID-19 crisis in India, has set up a fund raiser to contribute towards the efforts for the fight against the novel coronavirus. In a video message that she shared on social media, Priyanka urged that everyone must unite as a global community.

Priceless family moments of Irrfan Khan

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Remembering Irrfan Khan: Priceless family moments of the late actor

Pics: Nora's fan gets her face inked on arm

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Nora Fatehi, who was returning to Mumbai on Wednesday evening, was greeted at the airport by a special fan who was apparently waiting to surprise his favourite actress. The paparazzi informed Nora that her fan had been waiting at the airport since a long time and had travelled from Aurangabad to meet her. The man in question sported a tattoo of Nora’s face on his arm and the actress gave a big thumbs-up to the same.

BAFTA TV awards 2021: Nominations list

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'Small Axe', a series of dramas exploring the experiences of London's West Indian community from the 1960s to the 1980s, received 15 nominations while Royal drama 'The Crown' is nominated in 10 categories for the awards, Britain's equivalent of the Emmys, including best drama series.

Sara-Ibrahim twin in blue at the airport

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Sara Ali Khan and her brother Ibrahim Ali Khan shell out major sibling goals for the brothers and sisters out there. Today, the duo was clicked twinning in blue at the airport. Sara was in a blue dress while Ibrahim wore a blue shirt with stripes and black joggers. They were also sporting face masks as a precaution from COVID-19. Here take a look at the pictures:

Fans take over Twitter to remember Irrfan

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One of the talented actors of Bollywood, Irrfan Khan left for the heavenly abode on April 29 last year. His demise left a void in the Hindi film industry that can be never filled.

Babil remembers Irrfan on his death anniversary

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A year after Irrfan's passing away, Babil Khan reminisces about his father and the equation the two had.